FIRWOOD CLOSE, CF14 2AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF14 2AW

FIRWOOD CLOSE, CF14 2AW, Cardiff has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.91 per 1,000 population. This CF14 2AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF14 postcode area, which has experienced 284 crimes and a crime rate of 6.54 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF14 2AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF14 2AW, encompassing approximately 1741 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF14 2AW area, explore the CF14 2AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CF14 2AW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Clos Ystum Taf with total crimes: 4
  • Cambourne Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

FIRWOOD CLOSE, CF14 2AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.91133.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.02-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.30200.00%
Vehicle crime21.72-50.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.760.00%
Vehicle crime42.8733.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.30-25.00%
Burglary21.72100.00%
Public order11.15-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.3650.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.1733.33%
Public order42.30100.00%
Vehicle crime32.30-50.00%
Other theft11.720.00%
Burglary10.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime613.210.00%
Shoplifting63.45-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.45-50.00%
Burglary31.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.72-50.00%
Public order21.15-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1218.9571.43%
Violence and sexual offences66.8950.00%
Public order53.45150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3033.33%
Bicycle theft12.300.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.91-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences44.02-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.30200.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.9114.29%
Violence and sexual offences54.590.00%
Vehicle crime22.87100.00%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.8975.00%
Public order14.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-75.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.32300.00%
Shoplifting42.30300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.300.00%
Burglary11.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.170.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.57-85.71%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.19133.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.020.00%
Bicycle theft22.300.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.300.00%
Shoplifting31.720.00%
Possession of weapons11.720.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20249
June 20246
May 202412
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF14 2AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clos Ystum Taf
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cambourne Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Bishops Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Church Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Westbourne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Heol Blakemore
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pommergelli Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Kingsland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bishops Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Clyro Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1